Senior IT Architect

Caesars Entertainment

. Collaborate with internal systems engineering teams and vendors to design and implement virtualization environments .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering VMware and Microsoft environments, with a strong focus on virtualization technologies and principles. Capable of leading server virtualization projects, providing technical direction, and ensuring compliance in multi-vendor environments.

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VMware AdministrationMicrosoft Environment AdministrationVirtualization TechnologiesPowerShell/PowerCLICybersecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

VMware vCloudVMware vSphereVMware vSANVMware NSXNutanix AOSDell VxRailVCSA/vCenter ManagementVM Creation and TemplatesNetwork Services in Virtualized EnvironmentsSnapshot Management

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

VisioDockerKubernetesUnix-style Operating Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)

Industry Keywords

Virtualization EnvironmentsHyperconverged ConceptsMission-Critical IT Infrastructure24x7x365 EnvironmentService Outages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal systems engineering teams and vendors to design and implement virtualization environments
Develop processes and procedures for administering and supporting virtualization environments
Build, configure, and maintain virtualized clients, servers, and architecture
Oversee subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations
Migrate existing systems into virtualization environments and support future designs and expansions
Coordinate technical support staff on assigned projects
Apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques to develop, implement, and document compliant processes and procedures
Design, recommend, and deploy emerging server virtualization technologies
Support multi-vendor server environments, including HP, Dell, and Nutanix
Monitor and provide break/fix support for enterprise virtualized systems
Tune system performance and diagnose symptoms and root causes
Respond to and resolve service outages and interruptions
Research, evaluate, and recommend tools and technologies for server virtualization
Identify trends and abnormalities and proactively prevent performance impacts to the virtual environment and business functions
Perform proactive support functions and reporting to maintain enterprise virtual environment integrity
Lead research, planning, and implementation of server virtualization projects aligned with IT goals
Provide ongoing training and technical direction to team members on virtualization optimization, installation, upgrades, configuration, and troubleshooting
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or related field required
Minimum of seven (7+) years of experience administering VMware environments
Minimum of seven (7+) years of experience administering Microsoft environments
Experience supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24x7x365 environment
Proficiency and experience with VMware products, including VMware vCloud, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, or similar virtualization platforms
Advanced knowledge of virtualization and hyperconverged concepts and principles, including VMware vSphere/vCenter/VMware Cloud Foundation, Nutanix AOS, and Dell VxRail
Experience managing VCSA/vCenter and creating VMs and templates
Understanding of network services in virtualized environments, including vSwitch, VLAN, and vMotion
In-depth experience deploying VMware products and managing virtualized environments, including HA, DRS, resource allocation, snapshot management, VMDKs, datastores, vMotion, and VUM
Strong knowledge of PowerShell/PowerCLI
Strong understanding of modern cybersecurity principles applied to virtualized environments, including privileged access management and securing hypervisor management planes
Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server platforms running in virtual environments and their interactions with hypervisors
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
Ability to secure and maintain gaming permits in multiple jurisdictions as required
Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to document infrastructure using Visio and other tools
Preferred certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
Preferred/plus experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Unix-style operating systems
Ability to rapidly learn new concepts and technologies
Ability to travel occasionally when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional travel when necessary